Thread: Grill It

Just pulled the trigger on a black Performer!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Bobby

I use a 22" Weber kettle. I'm on my second one over 30 years. I always cook with mesquite chunks. Say what you want about no difference between gas and wood but wood leaves flavor where gas leaves nothing but the product you're cooking.

I was talking about gas vs. straight plain charcoal. Of course if you were to use flavored charcoal or wood, you will get a nice flavor that you won't achieve in cooking over gas.

Originally Posted by stimpson

Just pulled the trigger on a black Performer!!!!!!!!!

Great news! You'll have to post pictures when you get it set up.

Will do.

Here are the pics of my first cook on the Performer. Did a Tri-Tip. It's been a while since I have used a charcoal grill, but things went good. Fired up the charcaol trays full of RO lump. The gas start is awsome. Next time I'll have to not use the trays or pack the lump tighter. I almost let the fire go out when I thought I had my temps steady. Went inside to start getting ready for work (night shift this month) , took a shower got dressed, and when I came down my temps were rapidly falling off. Did some shuffleing of the coals and things were good to go. At 140 internal, I did the reverse sear for about 2 minutes per side. Took it in and loosely foiled for 10 minutes. Although it was tender and juicy, it was a little over cooked. I should have started the sear at a lower temp. Also, the carry over temps took it beyond 160. oh well. I'll know better next time. can't wait to fire it up again.


Picasa Web Albums - Steve - First Tri-Tip

I have a Weber Performer as well. I love it. I had gas grills for a VERY long time. Had almost forgotten what cooking over charcoal tasted like. It's so much better, I gave my gas grill away.

I thought I had gotten away from charcoal because gas was easier. But to be honest, that little propane igniter on the Performer makes charcoal grilling a snap. I don't think there's any difference at all in terms of cleanup. And the food tastes so much better I can hardly believe it.

What type of propane cylinder does that Weber Performer use for the gas startup? I use a disposable 14.1- or 16.4 oz. LP cylinders for my Weber Q when I go on tailgates, camping or vacation. I generally keep a few on hand and I may consider adding the Performer to my arsenal if it's the same type.

Originally Posted by HD MM

What type of propane cylinder does that Weber Performer use for the gas startup? I use a disposable 14.1- or 16.4 oz. LP cylinders for my Weber Q when I go on tailgates, camping or vacation. I generally keep a few on hand and I may consider adding the Performer to my arsenal if it's the same type.

It's the same ones. You can see it in one of my pics from my previous post.

Tomorrow night my Performer will get a workout. We are doing "Argentinian Night". Flank steak, pork loin, grilled provolone, whole grilled red pepper, whole grilled onions, several grilled vegetables and of course...chimichirri.